I'm no prude, but...

[Micca]

In my best Andy Rooney voice: "Ever notice when someone prefaces a statement with the words 'I'm no prude, but...' they then state something that proves they are are prude?"

 

[Barb D]

Yeah...and I AM a prude!

 

[snoopy]

Thats kinda like when someone says "no offense, but..." you can be sure its gonna be offensive.

 

[Keli]

My favorite is when a persons declares "And I don't lie!" You can bet that person has a problem with lying, lol.

 

[Micca]

Yeah...and I AM a prude!

Barb, being a prude is fine. It's hypocrites I have a problem with.

Here's another one: "I'm no racist, but purple people really do make the best chefs"." You get the gist.

 

[DVC Jen]

I know a whole group of people like that. I ran from them... as fast as I could.

 

[grinningghost]

"I'm no gossip, but did you hear what Susie did last night?"

 

[wendyl]

I don't mean to brag but......

 

[PlutoNY]

I will admit I do this.... "Ewww, this tastes disgusting, here try it!!"

 

[Pop Daddy]

anytime you say "Im not" you are.

 

[Yardbird]

Or, "I'm sorry but.................."(If they were really sorry, they wouldn't say anything!

 

[Aidensmom]

I'm no lush, but I think I need another drink.

 

[SherryNC]

I'm no lush, but I think I need another drink.

The op's statement makes me think of Papa for some reason.

 

[pfishgirl]

I always enjoy the... I'm not complaining but, .....

 

[bumcat]

I"m not trying to be rude but....